evaluation

[ ih-val-yoo-ey-shuh n ]

/ ɪˌvæl yuˈeɪ ʃən /

an act or instance of evaluating or appraising.

(especially in medicine) a diagnosis or diagnostic study of a physical or mental condition.

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From the French word évaluation, dating back to 1745–55. See e-¹, valuation

mis·e·val·u·a·tion, nounnon·e·val·u·a·tion, nouno·ver·e·val·u·a·tion, nounre·e·val·u·a·tion, noun

self-e·val·u·a·tion, noun

The anti-abortion-rights community feels the country is ready for a reevaluation of Roe v. Wade, says Conway.
Marco Rubio Weighs Supporting Abortion Ban, a Tricky Stand|Eleanor Clift|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When the political heat fades, and people look to the facts, I think there will be a reevaluation of this administration.
I Survived the Bush Presidency|The Daily Beast|January 8, 2009|DAILY BEAST